5L16/24-GS-60Hz

This marine diesel engine operates on a 4-stroke principle with turbocharging, designed to efficiently power vessels and generate electricity. The MAN Energy Solutions 5L16/24-GS-60Hz features a robust inline configuration with five cylinders, each with a bore of 160 mm and a stroke of 240 mm. Operating at 1080 rpm, it delivers 600 kW of power, with a genset output of 570 kW and 712 kVA. The engine runs on MDO fuel and is compliant with IMO Tier II standards, making it suitable for auxiliary and genset applications. With a swept volume per cylinder of 4.8 liters and a compression ratio of 15.2:1, it is capable of handling heavy fuel oils up to 700 cSt/50°C. The engine’s dimensions are 1 m in width, 2.4 m in height, and 5.8 m in length, and it weighs between 9.5 and 13.1 tonnes. Common maintenance issues include valve clearance adjustment failures, connecting rod bolt preload inconsistencies, lube oil cooler overstress, coolant water quality deficiencies, and fuel injection valve pressure drops, all of which require careful monitoring and adherence to MAN’s recommended service procedures.